Summary: The Design Assistant role at COS involves supporting the Runway Design Team by ensuring alignment with the brand's aesthetics and customer expectations. Responsibilities include collaborating across departments, assisting in fittings, and producing technical packs while maintaining a keen attention to detail. The position emphasizes a strong design identity and a commitment to sustainable fashion solutions. This is a full-time temporary contract based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the assortment development by understanding customer needs and COS aesthetics.
• Collaborate with design, buying, and pattern departments for efficient workflow.
• Assist in fittings, take notes, and update technical sketches using Illustrator.
• Conduct research and maintain organized files for the department.
• Produce detailed technical packs and build sketch libraries.
• Handle and oversee collection samples and maintain appropriate overviews.
• Demonstrate a strong design identity aligned with COS aesthetics and attention to detail.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience as a Design Assistant, preferably with premium brands.
• A certifiable fashion design qualification.
• Ability to research seasonal directions and suggest ideas suitable for COS aesthetics.
• Understanding of sustainable fashion solutions and material innovation.
• Customer-centric with a passion for fashion and the COS brand.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator and InDesign.
• Wide technical knowledge and strong 3-dimensional sense for creating tech packs.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other